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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1939

Page

8

Drop Glass as Witness in Maury Court Trial

The Maury courtroom prepared to resume evidence in the mayoral corruption case involving Mayor Maury Murrericx and poll tax payments. Witnesses include Gus Bertetti and others from the city hall and Frost National Bank as the defense seeks immunity arrangements for Glass who may be excluded. Prosecutors debated pivotal questions about testimony and deals while court officials, attorneys, and witnesses gathered for a Saturday session.

Maury Murrericx X. le O Brien Gus Bertetti Rank W. Bush H. Eckenrohit LeBaron L.d Buck Gitinger Gece Garment Workers Union Heyer Ferguson Pharr Glass Tonio Maverick Rebecca “Taylor Miss Taylor Bso Priaciyal Carl Wright Johizan Cole Diana Bath Ueccaion Startesi Torys Willy Tudge Beyguenn Joly Re Shook Gittinger Johoson Gadan Ley Tor A O'Mara Jannuary

Fate Signed With Contract

Springfield Missouri reports a divorce case where Judge War ren Li. White refused divorce due to Missouri law despite contracts allowing infidelity and control. Mrs McKee testified she dictated both agreements, but McKee rejected the terms as coercive and unlawful.

Springfield Dor Aupii John McKee Rach Warren Li White McHee McKee Bmckee A Sav Lngs Leon “Npany Dudge White Missouri MeKer Mekher

Man Jailed After Chase by Officer

A man was jailed after a pursuit when an officer attempted to question him in Santa Rosa. The suspect fled, resisted arrest by kicking and striking the officer, then was subdued and brought to headquarters.

X Chase Alex Guinales

Frisco Pair Abandons Plans to Reopen Treasure Island Show

The San Francisco Bay Exposition corporation halted efforts to restart the 1940 Treasure Island exhibit. President Leland Whitman Gutter said the organization will liquidate its affairs and wind down operations, signaling an end to the previous show plans.

San Frarmisou Lire Leland Whitman Gutter San Francisco Bay

Liquor Flavored Melons Make Hit in New York

Immature report describes cognac infused melons linked to an attorney's estate. Expert notes lack of safety and possible improper handling. Officials investigate flavoring claims amid confusion over source and authenticity.

New York Der Lane Wittermyer George Chisholm

Accidental Shot Fatal to Youth in San Antonio

Troy S Moseley 24 died after an accidental shotgun discharge while showing his fiancée's brother how to reload a gun at Elwise Gardens 2103 Blanes sand. Adolph Schmidt 25 reported prowlers but his pistol failed to fire earlier. Schmidt delivered tea for his parents and aided Moseley who had retrieved the firearm.

Troy S Moseley Finceee Fisncee Adolph Sehmidt Elwice Gardens Pallee Moseley Schumtldt Sante Rosa Hospital Schmidt Yost Luliveoud Avenue West Hildebrand Avenue Ariine Schmidt Benmidt Mrmdéley Gchmidt Blanan Gardens Mintyy Selypidt Maseley T Moseley Jenne Scumid Bie Bon Selamidt winkWlance Witte Whiting

Widow of Last Half Million In Chicago Weds Public Notice

Chicago widow Jean Lincoln, 66, left $476,900 in valuables and $270,000 in cash when she died on November 15. Investigators found two wills, one favoring husband Wilk L Lincoln, another favoring his son from a prior marriage. The estate included $193,000 in cash and stocks in a safe deposit box and $2,200 in bank accounts, with $1000 bills also reported. The couple had lived frugally, and a distant relative recalled she was “poor” before her death.

Chigagd Duc Jeannetts Lincoln Lin Fenna i Willa

Russians Report Defeat Near Finnish Mine Front

Soviet forces suffered heavy losses on the Karelian front as Finnish troops reported annihilating two enemy companies and destroying 36 or more invading troops. Helsinki officials claimed victory on land and sea while Finland urged readiness to defend independence against Russia.

Frm i Tanta Russaree Ab Hangge Kirdvry Teenter Rews Disputch

Arctic Port Recaptured From Reds in Petsamo Clash

Reported by Reuters and British dispatches, Soviet and German forces engaged on the Arctic front near Petsamo as civilians were evacuated and Allied air forces pressed operations. Fogged communications described reinforced defense lines, heavy shelling, and surprise Soviet incursions during a prolonged snow march into the night.

Kirkenes Norway Mint Arctic Petsamno Brier Ett Wits Me Rossi Sn Uu Bartte Fo Aelles Verily Bairat- Joevi Balliefield Bini Reuters Albick Petsuio

Two German Vessels Captured by British Forces

London Dec 3 British forces captured two German ships in a December 3 operation. The steamer Etibes and the vessel Gawler Sephie Busse, both formerly under German port control, were seized after sailing from Canada shortly before the war. No further voyage details were released.

London Tay Brit Fdr Steauies Etlbes Hue Gawler Sephie Busse Canada Wer

Texas Train Wreck Plot Suspect Near Hore

Center Dec 2 15 A dedicated attempt to wreck a Texas train surfaced near Hore yesterday. Elvin Crocker of Genter Oregon Large steel blade from a road grader blade had been wedged between rail joints. A Santa Fe passenger train passed shortly after. Earlier a passerby cleared obstructions on the Missouri Kansas Texas line near San Antonio just before a train hour passed.

Texas Hore Elvin Crocker Genter Missonri Kats San Antonio

International Live Stock Show Opens at Chicago Exposition

The fortieth annual International Live Stock Exposition opened today in Chicago. The event features metal products of American agriculture and displays from breeds including cats, Marans, and sheep. The exhibit at the International Amphitheater shows more than 4000 prizes and samples, highlighting the industry’s progress and variety.

Chicago Catto Marans Sheen Swt

Unclear Weather Forecast Fragment From Page Two

Fragmentary weather note predicts fair but cool conditions Saturday night into Sunday. Forecaster notes low temperatures near 42 degrees and high around 20 by Sunday, with easterly to northerly winds and a cold wave moving southward.

Sith

Demonstration Protests Finland Invasion Outside Stockholm Legation

Crowds gathered before the Swedish legation in Stockholm to protest the Soviet invasion of Finland. About 200 Swedes shouted Long live Finland as they demonstrated in the night outside the Danish embassy in Copenhagen and the Swiss legation, signaling broad European support.

Copenhagen Dro Sage Finland Miihleh Stockholm

Typhoon Rages in Philippines Damages Samar and Strikes Luzon

A fierce typhoon crossed Surigay Island and Mindanao’s coast then moved northwestward toward Samar. It damaged crops and cut communications, with further threats to Masbate Sorsogon and southern Luzon. Disaster relief teams warn of widening impact as storm forecasts extend.

Manila Der Surigay Mindangs Island Wattorlangs Downs Samar Masbate Leegspt Sorsogon Luzon

Finland's War Timeline Mixed Across Fronts

MOSCOW reports Russia recognizing the Finnish regime while Roosevelt denounces civilian bombing as pointless. Kirkenes cites Finns recapturing Petsamo. Helsinki notes defense chief vows a death fight and reports successes against Russian forces. Berlin blames Britain and France for Finland's predicament. London says two German ships captured. Paris notes localized raids after a quiet night.

Moscow Russia Roosevelt Kirkenes Petsamo Helsinkii Berlin Great Britain France Finland London Paris

Unknown Wright Brother Is Dead

Daytor Ohio Dre 3.-(-hor tin Wright, the year old Wright manufacturer who Wychnice never shared the world spotlight with his famed brothers, died here. His passing leaves Orville Wright as the sole survivor of the Wrights generation, with distant relatives noted in rural Indiana.

Daytor Ohio Dre Tin Wright P Brothers Rye Wilhue Wright Orville Katherine Paneer Wolktinker Nother Breather Theol Find

Charge Filed in Preddy Shooting Testimony Begins

The article reports a shooting involving W. G. Preitly and a suspect identified as AW Moast of 119 Marshyll Street. Deputies arrested Moast after the incident, and Preddy sustained a leg wound requiring hospitalization at the Banta Rasa hospital.

Marshyll Street Albright Dilry Presidy

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